Genie Bottle in Cobalt and Ash Glazes, 9.5"h (Ben Owen III) Opal Blue Glaze Series This form is heavily influenced

This form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style vases made early in Chinese clay culture

Bottles are one of Ben’s favorite forms to make on the wheel

75”l x 3

used as a standalone statement piece

Genie Bottle in Cobalt and Ash Glazes, 9.5"h (Ben Owen III) Opal Blue Glaze Series This form is heavily influencedBottles are traditional forms that were originally created for the strict purpose of containment. Today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel. This Genie Bottle is a classic form made by Ben Owen III. Influenced by early Asian forms made during the Tang Dynasty and gourd shapes from nature. The cobalt pigments blended with the naturally formed Salt and Ash Glaze create a completely